I know that participating in this event is a potentially hazardous activity. I certify that I am properly trained and have obtained my physicians permission to participate.

In my participation I assume all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to: injuries, falls, collisions, contact with other participants and obstacles, the effects of weather, including cold, heat or high humidity, lightning, rain, snow, hail, or ice. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I, for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive, and release all event organizers, officials, volunteers, other participants and all others associated with this event.

I know that running the "Demo" race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, lightning, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Demo Striders Club, all volunteers, the counties of Virtual, Makebelieve & Digital, the towns of Nowhereland, emergency medical personnel and the Department of Natural Resources and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I hereby grant permission for the free use of any photos or film of me. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to study and learn the trail in advance and to run 50 miles, 50K or 13.1 miles on the official course to get an official time and belt buckle. Running any distance less than 50 miles, 50K or 13.1 miles will result in disqualification.

Early registration opens on Saturday December 3rd, for 9-time finishers only! If you are not seeking your 10th Demo finish, please wait until general registration opens on December 18th. We will be checking entries and refunding entry fees to those who think we won't be checking entries and refunding entry fees. Refunds will be charged a $10 service fee.